Liverpool Acoustic

Keep The Music Going ft Igloo Hearts + John Albert Hall + Shadow Captain @ Pierre Griffes 08/03/23
2023-03-08 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 8th March 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

Igloo Hearts are made up of Welsh, married musicians, James and Katie MacGregor.

They have been featured several times on BBC introducing Wales. Adam Waltons’ (BBC Radio Wales) response to their single (FishFood) was ‘Oh My God, that’s really, really good!!’ and ‘There is something quite ‘McCartney – esque’ about the melody’. Indie Music For All wrote ‘I am astounded by the talent of this couple.They are a combination vocally, of the best bits of Kate Bush and Enya. A bigger compliment I couldn’t give them.’

SWNDS Records…’Favourite find of 2022… Understated. Beautifully delivered original songs…’

Igloo Hearts’ recent gigs include: Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2022, Focus Wales 2022, The Liverpool Philharmonic and Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2022.

Their recent achievements, include being selected for the Focus Wales 2021 ‘Songwriting Bootcamp’, finalists for the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Competition 2023, finalists at the recent Purbeck Valley Rising Competition 2022, Dorset, and runner up in the Folk category at the annual Radio Wigwam Awards.

Their music incorporates classical piano and intricate, close harmonies, in a style that ishauntingly beautiful.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/igloohearts

Website: igloohearts.com

St Giles Live Sessions: vimeo.com/618144277/fc2d0b2156

John Albert Hall has performed as Herringbone John and the Kipper Doctors since a 2007 revelation with a smokehouse kipper bap in Peel, Isle of Man Writing, ecording, and performing with a fluid line up of musicians and 20 plus cd albums of original songs recorded.

The next one called “Everything tastes like Chicken!” is in progress at Valhalla studios in Speke. I play Blues based songs with open tuned guitars and bottleneck /slide guitar! Recently on Southport Mighty FM radio with Chris Strefford! Previously in bands from 1977 onwards, with Hugo Dines, MI5, Dirty Dogs, Salty sea dogs, more recently with Mark F Tully and Alan Peters on the Narrow Boat sessions. Also with The Flat Earth Surfers and The Blue Purple Fudge described by Al Peters as Psychedelic Blues! Currently playing solo or with anyone else available next on Royales, Lord street Southport! He will be stageing a On the drive fringe festival on my carport in the summer with The Senile Delinquents! They rock til they drop and wake up the neighbourhood!

Shadow Captain is the brainchild of Liverpool singer-songwriter and musician Stuart Todd.

After playing with guitarist Neil Campbell in the acoustic duo Campbell Todd, Stuart fronted his own group The Freebies; to promote his first solo album A Question Of Time before going on to play in Three Minute Hero. He would enjoy success as an award-winning promoter with Graham Holland and Liverpool Acoustic, where they would host events at View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. Stuart also plays bass for artists Mark Pountney and Only Child.

Shadow Captain recorded the album April Moon with respected producer and engineer Andy Fernihough. You can read reviews of the album on Fatea Magazine / Americana UK / Liverpool Acoustic / Sound & Vision

The tracks Hey Django and The Room’s Too Bare have received radio airplay on BBC Music Introducing. All music from the artist is available from Bandcamp

shadowcaptainuk.comlinktr.ee/shadowcaptain

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Mike Ryan + Jenny Wren + Rob Clarke @ Pierre Griffes 15/03/23
2023-03-15 20:00 - 22:30
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 15th March 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

MIKE RYAN

Mike Ryan is a singer-songwriter and performer from Wirral. Blending indie-folk and melodic-rock, he has played throughout Merseyside, including performances at the Floral Pavilion and Future Yard. Mike recently won the Audience Favourite Award at the annual Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Final.

JENNY WREN

“My mum tells me I was singing before I could talk!”Jenny Wren is a singer, songwriter and musician based in Southport. Jenny is a self professed ‘jack of all trades’ and writes on both piano and guitar. She takes her inspiration for her music from her experience with life, love and loss. Her writing style covers various genres from folk to rock and she endeavours to make emotional connections with her audience.Her EP title track – Anam Cara is Gaelic for Soul Friend and takes you on a journey of discovery, “It’s about finding that person you could have known for a lifetime, a friend, lover, soulmate. You just click.”

ROB CLARKE

Rob Clarke is a Liverpool born and based acoustic/rock/ psych/ country singer/songwriter.

His songs have been played on the BBC, in the UK, USA, Europe and throughout the world on radio, TV and internet. Described by AltSounds as ‘more than just a man and a guitar’ he is influenced by a range of genres including folk music, country music and psychedelic rock.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Miles Temp + John Foster + Lauren Wright @ Pierre Griffes 22/03/23
2023-03-22 20:00 - 22:30
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

MILES TEMP

Miles Temp is a young independent artist just turned 16. Miles started playing acoustic guitar in the third national Covid19 lockdown and started writing songs shortly after. There are releases on Bandcamp from age 14.

Debut song on streaming services was ‘the end?’ when Miles was 15. The latest EP ‘Crowded Room’ is available on all platforms from 19.2.23. This had a debut play on BBC Introducing / Radio Merseyside / Dave Monks 20.2.23.

Miles started to play Open mics (age 15) in Liverpool in 2022 and has a few official gigs under his belt. Already earning ‘a one to watch” from “Keep the music going” events. The 2nd gig was supporting James Holt in Round The Corner 19.2.23-this was pretty much a sold out show and in the main support slot Miles captivated the audience before the headliner and earned another gig, some positive reviews and a slot at MCRs After All festival in May 2023. Next gig Pierre Griffes/ Allerton Rd/ Liverpool 22.3.23

Check Miles Temp at linktr.ee/milestemp_

JOHN FOSTER

Described as “a superb new voice” by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Dave Monks, Fox Rivera is a Liverpool based songwriter who released his debut EP ‘The Stranger’ in January 2021. Influenced by folk legends such as John Martyn and Nick Drake he combines finger picking guitar with heartfelt vocals into songs full of the emotional highs and lows of life. Primarily a guitarist Fox went solo after a flatmate heard him singing through the bedroom wall and asked who it was. Selected to be played on radio by Jermaine Foster via BBC Introducing in May, Fox is currently finishing off his next batch of songs to be debuted across the northwest and beyond throughout 2023.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going - Open Sessions @ Pierre Griffes 29/03/23
2023-03-29 19:00 - 22:00
The Keep The Music Going Open Sessions are a monthly Open Mic Night that takes place at Pierre Griffes in Liverpool. If you would like to perform please message Rob Gough Promotions on Facebook for more details.

From 2023, the monthly open mic night, Keep The Music Going Open Sessions will become a KEEP THE ARTS GOING CIC event and will be introducing a new initiative.

The event will remain FREE ENTRY but during each event a collection will be made with attendees having the opportunity to make a voluntary payment with the money raised going to the acts and towards keeping the music going.

Keep The Music Going ft Elly Darrall + Helen Maw + David Walker @ Pierre Griffes 05/04/23
2023-04-05 20:00 - 22:30
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

ELLY DARRALL

Elly Darrall is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter and instrumentalist who has always been fascinated by artists of the 60s and 70s such as Mama Cass, Karen Carpenter and Joni Mitchell. Her music is inspired by this admiration as well as being influenced by modern artists like Lana Del Rey and Phoebe Bridgers. If you’re a fan of any of these artists, check out Elly Darrall. Her nostalgia-filled music is a love letter to her influences, both old and new. You will find yourself lost in her beautiful mix of clever, emotive lyrics and smooth, stunning vocals that heal your soul and fill your heart.

HELEN MAW

Helen Maw is a Liverpool based singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist. Her music is a blend of emotionally-rich lyrics with catchy melodies and soaring vocals. She has been writing and releasing her own music since she was a teen and is currently recording her debut album. A seasoned performer, she has gigged extensively throughout Liverpool and the North West.

DAVID WALKER

David Walker has had a long and varied career in both music and the theatre. He has fronted groups such as Arena, The Escorts, The Jets and The Blues Hounds. He is currently part of a trio called “Old Enough 2 Know Better”. He began writing songs at an early age, after he realised he didn’t know enough chords to do covers. His last three albums, “Madhead (2016), “Junk” (2019) and “Shockproof” (2023) have been produced by Tom Percy and feature many fantastic musicians and singers and are available on all the usual platforms as well as on CD.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Caitlyn Eve + Ariadne + Sleeping Soul + Julie Myhre @ Pierre Griffes 12/04/23
2023-04-12 20:00 - 22:30
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 12th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

Caitlyn Eve

Caitlyn Eve is a singer/songwriter from Liverpool. She has been performing and singing since she was about 8/10 and has been writing since she was about 14. Caitlyn’s first instrument is her voice however, in the last few years she has picked up instruments such as piano and guitar, which she uses to compose her songs.

Caitlyn is influenced by artists such as Stevie Nicks and Mazzy Star whilst her genre is a mix of rock, indie, folk.

Caitlyn is working with her band and will soon be announcing some upcoming gig dates, she is also soon to release her debut single ‘Scarlet’ which she wrote coming up a year ago!

Ariadne

Ariadne is a Greek/Cypriot artist based in Liverpool whose soul pours out in every performance. She takes you on a journey and offers you a glimpse of her life as she opens her ‘Box of Regrets’ and shares her experiences through songs with powerful and emotional vocals, raw soulful melodies, and lyrics filled to the brim with feelings. When watching Ariadne perform live, you are bound to be moved.

Sleeping Soul

Sleeping Soul is headed by singer/songwriter Nadeen Kemp whose funky acoustic pop speaks to the feet not just the heart. This music super geek combines a wealth of music knowledge that allows you to get lost in her melodies, and a love of language that will make you laugh, cry and fall in love through lyrics.

After spending years as a songwriting drummer watching bands and artists perform her music Nadeen took the centre spot to front Sleeping Soul. Being constantly torn between classical study and a passion for popular music has guided her to write songs that will delight with haunting melodies, daze with twisting harmony and that you will relive through memorable riffs. Her eclectic taste will take you on a musical tour with each set she performs.

Julie Myhre

Stormy weather and sound of waves describes Julie Myhre’s dark universe by the seaside. A storyteller from maritime surroundings in the South-east in Norway. Her songs have roots in Nordic folk and americana. With a moody voice she sings about mysteries of the mind and haunting atmospheres.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought online via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Joe Doonan + Lily Kehoe + Carl Landry @ Pierre Griffes 19/04/23
2023-04-19 20:00 - 22:30
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 19th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

JOE DOONAN

Joe Doonan is a Liverpool based singer-songwriter, originally hailing from Leeds, West Yorkshire. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Foy Vance, Paolo Nutini and Fleetwood Mac, Joe’s songs tell real-life stories of hope, loss and love. Performing regularly across the UK and Europe, Joe is rapidly building a reputation for his ability to connect with people through his honest, emotive lyrics and memorable lyrics. Under the recent mentorship of a number of multi-platinum selling and Emmy Award winning song-writers from across the globe, Joe is set to release what promises to be his best work to date. Some of his mentors include the likes of: Paddy Byrne (Tom Grennon, Paoloma Faith), Paul Statham (Dido, Matt Cardle, Simple minds), Shelly Poole (Jack Savoretti, Gary Barlow, Janet Jackson) and Rob Wells (Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande). Joe previously released his singles ‘Dancing In Paradise’ and ‘Beginning At Every End’ (working with Producer Dom Bennison and Pidgeon Detectives Producer Andy Hawkins). He has recently returned to the studio and has recorded a number of singles, due for release in 2023.

LILY KEHOE

Lily Kehoe is a 21 year old singer and musician from Liverpool.Her passion for music began at a very young age when she regularly attended an open mic ran by her dad at The Egg cafe. Since then she’s performed at other open mics, parties and weddings. Her musical taste ranges from The Beatles to Fleetwood Mac, Adele to Dusty Springfield. After missing out on the music scene at university because of COVID, Lily now hopes to get back out there and do what she loves.

CARL LANDRY

Carl Landry is a singer songwriter who started writing songs as a teenager against a bleak backdrop in a town called Huyton . The release of pre digital singles and airplay followed soon afterwards. Then came a ten year hiatus from music life and all that it doesn’t offer. Most recently Carl has been performing live acoustic shows and recording some tunes that will be released to the waiting world in the summer.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought online via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Limerance + Danny Bradley + Ethan Pagan @ Pierre Griffes 26/04/23
2023-04-26 20:00 - 22:30
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

The show features Limerance, Danny Bradley, and Ethan Pagan.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought online via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Paul Iwan + DUKE + Solar Flare @ Pierre Griffes 03/05/23
2023-05-03 20:00 - 22:30
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

The show features Paul Iwan, DUKE, and Solar Flare.

Advance tickets are available on SumUp via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought online via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Dooley & Dives + KIT + Ellie Telford @ Pierre Griffes 10/05/23
2023-05-10 20:00 - 22:30
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

The show features Dooley & Dives, KIT and Ellie Telford.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

Advance tickets are available on SumUp via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative. There is no fixed price – feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

> Keep The Music Going ft Gary Maginnis + Grace Harvey + DC Gilescroft @ Pierre Griffes 17/05/23
2023-05-17 20:00 - 22:30
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED

Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

The show features Gary Maginnis, Grace Harvey, and DC Gilescroft.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

Advance tickets are available on SumUp via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative. There is no fixed price – feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.
